Live Comedy L.A.

It’s no secret that I like my comedians the way I like my women - dirty and funny (actually…I think it was a secret and I just announced it to the universe). Anyway…the point is…Dana Min Goodman is 100% dirty and 100% funny - definitely my kind of comedian (and woman apparently…don’t judge me).

You have probably seen Sarah Silverman and Lisa Lampanelli. Stop right there. The only thing Dana has in common with those two women is a va-j. Dana is more like Dice Clay or Kinison….not the next Silverman or Lampanelli. She’s filthy. It’s a site to behold. And just like the two greats, she can divide an audience. Either you’re laughing your ass off because you’re a freak like me…or you’re in shock because you can’t believe she just said, “I’m so poor it’s either food or tampons. Unfortunately, my carpets are now stained with blood.”

Beyond her talent for the dirty, Dana is a skilled writer, not only of stand-up comedy material but of scripted material. Dana performs frequently around town doing sketch with her writing partner Julia.

Dana is also an accomplished actress. She had a small role in Adam Sandler’s “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan” and a starring role along side Ana Farris in the upcoming movie “House Bunny”. In fact, she walks the red carpet tonight at the premier. And, she’s in post-production on another Sandler film called “Bedtime Stories”. Plus, if you were watching the new Gong Show on Comedy Central last Thursday, she and Julia made an appearance on that show as well.

Here’s a quick clip of Dana in a small web video. It’s a not her stand-up, but it’ll give you an idea of what’s brewin’. And go see her in “House Bunny”. Check out her Myspace for performance info…or just come here…we’ll give the lowdown. You can also add us on Twitter for last minute updates: twitter.com/livecomedyla.com.

Funny in Bed with DANA MIN GOODMAN

Variety Magazine came out with a list of “Top 10 Comics to Watch”. No disrespect to Variety or the 10 comedians they chose, but I have a different definition of “watch”. Their definition is “to keep an eye on in the media and movies”. My definition is “to go see in a club and laugh your ass off”. To each his own. I happen to think my list can and will accomplish both feats. But what do I know.

So here is the “10 Really Good Comedians that You Should Go Watch in a Club to Laugh Your Ass Off” list.

1. Ryan Sickler
2. Dana Min Goodman
3. Tom Segura
4. Christina Pazsitzky
5. Jason Gillearn
6. Chris Franjola
7. Steve Flye
8. Andrew Norelli
9. Sam Tripoli
10.The Unknown Comedian

Starting on Monday, we will spotlight each of these comedians. I guarantee…if you go see any of these comedians live…it’ll be a good night.

Free porn and comedy…really? You don’t have to ask me twice. I’m there. This line-up is sick. Details below.

FREE PORN & COMEDY!

Sam Tripoli and Vivid Video pornstar, Monique Alexander host , The Dirty Show.

THE LINEUP
Joe Bartnick
Dana Min Goodman
Adam Hunter
Erik Lundy
Ryan Sickler
Sam Tripoli

For VIP comp, email: samtripolilive@gmail.com

Tickets are $5 at the door if you don’t send an email. Send the email.

The Improv Comedy Lab
8162 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

*Street Parking is available

I asked a few of my favorite L.A.-based comedians a simple question - if you have the night off and feel like going to laugh, who are you going to see? One stipulation…it must be another L.A.-based comedian so that our readers can go see them. Here are the answers I got:

Greg Fitzsimmons - Greg Proops Chat Show at Largo
Tom Segura - Bert Kreischer
Brian Scolaro - Ben Gleib, Bobby Lee, Elon Gold, Ian Edwards
Matty “Ballgame” Balaker - Bert Kreischer
Dana Min Goodman - Sarah Silverman, Tig Notaro, Greg Fitzsimmons
Jason Gillearn - Ian Edwards
Ryan Sickler - Zach Galifiniakis
Chris Franjola - Jason Gillearn, Brody Stevens, Tom Segura
Duncan Trussell - Brian Holtzman
Andrew Norelli - Brent Weinbach
Bob Bledsoe - Zach Galifiniakis

Comedy is very subjective…so you are going to have to get out there and see these guys and gals yourself. But make no mistake about it, comedians are a tough crowd folks. I watch comedians in the back of the room during shows…when the audience is cracking up…they are not laughing. So when they say a comedian is funny, chances are, he/she is bringin’ the goods. Hope you find some new comedians to see from this list - I know I have. A quick search on Myspace or Google will help you find these comedians…or subscribe to our page…we’ll let you know where they are performing in L.A.

Sarah Silverman, Todd Glass, and Tig Notaro anchor a solid line-up tonight at Largo and will kick off LIVE COMEDY WEEK here at Live Comedy L.A. (Say hi if you see my girlfriend and I at the bar). The show starts at 9pm. Doors at 8pm. Reservations for dinner are already booked so you have to head down early and get a spot at the bar. It’s worth it for $5. Grab a spot in line…on the “non-reservation” side…and you’ll be fine.

If for some reason you don’t want to go to Largo tonight…Live Comedy L.A. favorites Ryan Sickler and Dana Min Goodman are performing at Westwood Brewco at 9:30pm. They’re stellar performers…and I’ll be catching them later in the week at the Improv. Sickler will be laying down his classic material in prep for some big time coverage…and Dana is the dirtiest player in the game…you won’t believe what comes out of her mouth. It’s the goods.

Update: Sickler had to reschedule the Brewco for next Monday.